Middle School: Worst Years of my Life 48-52

What literary device is used in the line, "Winter entered and then spring came and went, wars happened, trees grew, babies were born and people died"?

• Hyperbole to describe how long Rafe feels like he is waiting

• Simile to describe the cycle of life

• Alliteration to describe the joy of a new life

The phrase "miserable and fun or miserable and no fun, you tell me" best represents:

• A flashback

• Internal conflict

• Dramatic irony

What tone does the author create when Rafe describes his in-school suspension in Chapter 50?

• Hopeful

• Serious

• Sarcastic

Why does the author switch to a sports commentary style in Chapter 52 ("Play by Play")?

• To show Rafe is daydreaming

• To emphasize Rafe’s confidence and imagination

• To introduce a new character

Why does Rafe copy his face at Office Mart?

• He wants to create an art project

• He’s trying to prank the school

• He’s creating a mask for Operation Rafe

When Rafe says, “I can take it if you can,” to Jeannie, what does this imply?

• He is challenging her

• He is nervous but trying to be brave

• He doesn’t understand what she means

Which theme is most evident in Rafe’s actions throughout these chapters?

• Redemption and second chances

• Fear of authority

• Power and leadership

Rafe starting Operation Rafe again suggests:

• He gives up easily

• He is reclaiming control of his life

• He wants revenge

The setting of the in-school suspension contributes to:

• External conflict only

• A turning point in Rafe’s self-perception

• Comic relief

What kind of conflict is most common in this section of the novel?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. self